e-Platform Information
The Asian Exporters’ Chamber of Commerce (AECCI) initiated its e-platform in 2020 and introduced its upgraded Version 2.0 on April 1, 2024. This endeavor aims to provide online services catering to all exporter needs, with the vision of offering accessible
digital services anytime, anywhere. These e-platform services can be accessed via the chamber’s website, optimized for desktop viewing and through mobile app also.
Please note that AECCI e-Platform services are exclusively available to our registered members. Upon membership approval, members gain access to a comprehensive array of support and benefits designed to propel their businesses forward.
At AECCI, we are committed to assisting you in various aspects including brand awareness, generating new business
opportunities, expanding your network, training your personnel, , arranging B2B meets, resolving your trade disputes and accessing international markets. Additionally, members can benefit from AECCI’s diverse range of services and programs aimed at fostering business growth.
These are the types of memberships which are available in our platform:
⦁ Small Business Membership
⦁ Start-Up Membership
⦁ Corporate Membership
⦁ Corporate+ Membership
⦁ Overseas Membership
Members can enjoy the below-listed services through AECCI’s E-Platform
Certificate of origin (Non-Preferential) Services:
The Certificate of Origin serves as document facilitating the export of goods to different countries. Economic agreements dictate the use of specific forms, which when submitted, enable customs exemptions or discounted customs duties as per trade agreements
ratified by India.
Vide DGFT Trade Notice No. 24/20.12.2024. 1st January 2025 onwards, the Certificate of Origin (CoO) Non-Preferential will mandatory be issued through the DGFT eCOO 2.0 Portal Trade.gov.in
To process the eCOO, you can choose Asian Exporters Chamber of Commerce & Industry as your agency.
Shipping Documents attestation:
Our e-Platform is available for the attestation of COO(NP) – supporting shipping documents. Following are the ways
in which the shipping documents can be attested:
A) Manual Attestation (at the chamber desk)
Certificate of origin (NP), issued from trade connect, by AECCI as your agency, can be manually attested at the chamber desk.
Relevant shipping documents can be manual attested from the chamber desk. For this applicant may also need to bring the originals of supporting documents for sighting by AECCI. The originals should be returned together with the endorsement. Copies will be retained by the chamber for record purpose
B) Electronic Attestation:
Another option is to obtain an electronic certificate of origin through AECCI’s E-Platform. Users candigitally register their company, submit the COO-relevant documents online and.within 20 minutes of submission, the documents are attested, and users can view it in their“Track Your Document” section.
C) Semi-Electronic COO
For users who require urgent manual attestation on shipping documents but cannot visit the chamber, there is the option of semi-electronic COO. Users can fill out the required fields and upload documents online. Exporters, especially those in remote areas, can conveniently utilize our semi-electronic service (printing at the chamber with courier facility).
Non-Standard Documents
Exporters in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and agrochemical industries can easily obtain attestation through our non-standard document services on the E-Platform. Documents such as agreements, pharmaceutical registration documents, and dossiers can be attested hassle-free. AECCI has extended its digital attetation services to include non-standard documents such as commercial documents, distribution or sales agreements,
pharmaceutical registration documents, agrochemical documents, export permission- related documents, MCA documents, and more. These documents can now be electronically attested via AECCI’s E-Platform. Users are required to review the applicable terms and conditions for these documents to facilitate a smoother process.
Note: Users can print their documents through “e- Platform” online
Membership Service and Renewals
AECCI members can now conveniently renew their membership hassle-free via the e- platform at their discretion.
Membership renewal options include 1 year, 3 years, or 5 years, allowing members flexibility according to their preferences. Within this section, members can easily access and view their membership certificates.
Registered Members have the flexibility to log in to their accounts at any time to verify their membership status. Membership is initially granted for a year and is renewed annually there after. It is strongly recommended that all members renew their memberships before the 31st of March each calendar year to avoid any interruption and continue benefiting from the various services and advantages provided by the chamber. Renewing your membership has never been easier; simply pay your renewal fees online and enjoy immediate renewal.
Recommendation Letters
Obtaining a visa recommendation letter has now been simplified. Applicants/members no longer need to visit the chamber or endure lengthy queues to obtain their recommendation letters. Instead, they can conveniently log in to their profile dashboard, complete the necessary form, and submit the required documents online. Upon successful submission of all details, users can track their application status through the progress bar. The issuance of digital recommendation letters will be promptly displayed on their dashboard within an hour. During the form submission process, users can select their preferred mode of delivery, and the recommendation letter will be issued accordingly.
Commercial Directory
Members have the privilege of accessing the chamber’s digital directory. To have their company listed in the directory, users are required to provide their company details and await confirmation from AECCI Authority. Once approved, the company’s details will be displayed in the digital directory.
Wallet
The Wallet serves as the core of the ePlatform, acting as a central hub for transactions. Prior to utilizing any transactional service, users must ensure that their wallet contains a sufficient balance. Users are encouraged to maintain a revolving balance by regularly recharging or adding funds to their wallet. All transactions processed through the ePlatform, such as membership renewals, eCo attestations, or issuance of recommendation letters, are debited from the wallet. Users can conveniently track each debit or credit entry in their wallet, and access their transaction history for download.
WIngs
AECCI’s Wings provide comprehensive support to your business through various divisions, including the Legal Wing, Export Wing, Professional Wing, HR Support Wing, and more. With our digital array of services, users can now seek consultation from AECCI professionals online. They can digitally submit their queries and receive appointments or solutions online, streamlining the process for their convenience.
International Arbitration Centre (AECCI-IAC)
In the event of any dispute arising from a contract or agreement between parties, AECCI members have the option to address such disputes under this section. Disputes may be binding, governed by a legal contract, or non-binding, lacking a contractual basis. In either scenario, clients with ongoing disputes may submit their queries to ADECCI-IAC. Empanelled Expert Arbitrator will then initiate the resolution process, aiding parties in reaching a resolution through arbitration or litigation.
Virtual B2B Forum
With a strong global network of 37 trade and legal experts coming from Asia, Africa, Europe, Virtual B2B meets are arranged on one-to-one basis. During such meetings you can discuss your trade requirements and can connect with these global experts for future trade services. All the listed countries and the experts collaborators can be viewed under International Collaboration section.
Publications
All chamber publications are accessible in our digital library. Users can explore daily viewpoints, newsletters, and our annual magazine to stay updated on the latest trends.
It is our primary goal to support the digitalization efforts of India, saving both time and money for our users.
